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Not like that! It's Lucía Corrales who makes a perfect save from Montserrar Saldívar. The Mexican quickly reached the dangerous zone, but the perfect cover prevented the play from escalating into danger and tying the score.
It's the end! The 90 minutes of regulation time have now elapsed in this match, and it's determined that four minutes were lost during this second half. A great finish is coming with plenty of action for both sides.
Saldívar, Guerrero, and Palacios keep looking for spaces to score the equalizer. The game is slowly moving forward, it's in the final stretch, so they need that goal. What a lively game they're playing.
Goalkeeper! A great save from Itzel Velasco, who ultimately prevented América from scoring their third goal. The goalkeeper has put in some solid performances against a Barcelona side that never stops looking for goals.
Goal, goal, goal, goal for América! Their persistence paid off! Scarlett Camberos receives a great ball from Irene Guerrero, the player fires powerfully into the goal, and Gemma can't stop her from scoring the first goal.
It can't be! América continues to create danger, looking for the team's first goal. Montserrat Saldívar makes a good run, and she reaches the goal line and passes the ball back to Bruna, but the shot goes wide.
Goal, goal, goal, goal for Barcelona! The second goal has arrived; a great ball into the Blaugrana box, the ball reaches the far post, and Salma Paralluelo finds the ball, shoots powerfully, and beats Itzel Velasco.
It doesn't happen! Salma and Vicky López were waiting for the ball in the box, but the cross quickly went through the area without being touched. The players ended up arriving too late to push the ball into the goal for their second goal.
Phew, what a thing! The ball just can't get past the visiting defense. It's Karina Rodríguez who's looking for the ball in the opponent's half, but she can't get past it to take control of the ball and shoot, hoping to score the home side's first goal of the game.
Nazareth looked to cause damage to Velasco's goal, however, after a good overflow, the ball was stopped and an offside was called. They were close to scoring their second, and the first was left alone in front of the goalkeeper.
There's no danger in any area; the home side has orchestrated multiple attempts, but they haven't managed to cause any damage in Gemma's area. Little by little, they're starting to grow and orchestrate pressure to go for that victory.
Nothing! Karen Luna made a good save to prevent the ball from reaching the goal. Itzel Velasco then made an appearance, stopping the ball and keeping it. America needs to generate more up front. They need more.
There's a change in goal! Cata Coll comes off after a good performance, and Gemma comes in to get some minutes in this busy match. This goalkeeper has a lot to do to keep her goal from falling. She will give their best.
Barcelona continues to search, with Lucía Corrales being the most sought-after player in the danger zone, but she's achieving little despite the Mexicans' strong defensive coverage in this match. They need more ideas.
Itzel Velasco was good in the back, the home goalkeeper was alert and took out every attack that came her way to go for that second goal, making good saves against a Barcelona side that was hungry for more goals.
The second half started off quite lively. Barcelona kept creating interesting plays and good moments to go for that second goal, but they achieved little; the home side moved quite well at the back. What a game.
It's game on! The second half is underway in Mexico, and both teams are changing their lineups and will look to put in a strong performance. Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmatí were among the players who withdrew from the match; Paños also left.
Halftime. The first half has come to an end. A great match filled with action and exciting moments has taken place at this stadium. While we await the coaching staff's report for the second half, both teams will have a 15-minute break.
More to come! There's one more minute to go in this match, and plenty of excitement has been brewing. This time, it's Bruna Vilamala who sent a tremendous shot at goal, but it just went over the bar without a goalpost.
It can't be! A rather dangerous arrival for the American team, it was Montserrat Saldívar, the player manages to add a powerful shot to Cata Coll's goal, however, that ball ends up crashing into the corner of the crossbar.
There's a goalkeeper! Sandra Paños plays the hero, managing to prevent the Blaugrana's second goal twice in a row, first from Pina and then from Pajor. These were good plays, but even better saves, they need a lot.
Goal, goal, goal, goal for Barcelona! The first goal of the match has been scored. It's a great ball that falls to Claudia Pina, who receives a delayed ball from Esme after winning Paños' clearance. The player sends a powerful shot towards goal, but it's deflected by Karina Rodríguez, and Paños can't keep the ball out.
They're suffering! América is taking quite a few hits from the Blaugrana team, the players constantly fighting and getting to Paños' goal, who remains alert to every play, but they all have to multiply their efforts in the defensive zone.
That's it! Pajor made a dangerous run into the danger zone, where she passed the ball to Claudia Pina, who didn't hesitate, turning around to shoot powerfully, but her shot ended up being deflected by Sandra Paños's leg.
Putellas and Pina continue looking to cause damage in the opponent's zone, with great coverage from Nicky Hernández, who ends up snatching the ball and is given a foul that ends up nullifying the rest of the play that was about to be shot into Paños' goal.
Both teams insist that little has been played in the midfield, despite the desire to make the match more relaxed. Both teams continue to generate momentum up front, looking for the goal that will open the game. Both teams have had the opportunity.
It went close! A great ball ends up in the legs of Aitana Bonmatí, the player manages to send a tremendous shot, but that stroke is only seen by Sandra Paños, then goes out of play very wide. What a game.
It was over! Barcelona makes its first change after Sidney's shortness of breath. It is this player who leaves the match after less than half an hour of play; Serrajordi comes in his place to continue this game.
The issue is beginning to weigh on the Mexican stadium, with a Blaugrana player already taking the fall due to the intense heat. Sidney is the affected player, awaiting further details on whether she can continue in this hectic match.
These minutes have been very hectic, with a constant back and forth with danger at both ends. Both Sandra Paños and Cata Coll keep an eye on the ball, which is constantly moving and looking to get in under the three posts.
Almost! Bruna Vilamala made a dangerous run, the player went in alone against goalkeeper Cata Coll and, trying to be stopped, the forward sent a tremendous shot into the box, but the shot ended up crashing off the post and going out of bounds.
Right at the bottom! It's Sandra Paños who makes her first significant intervention. The goalkeeper blocked the ball from entering her own net. Jana Gutiérrez then parried it off the line. The ball hit a Barcelona player's hand, and all play stopped.
It was close! Bruna Vilamala dared to send a powerful shot at the Blaugrana goal. The forward fired a tremendous shot at goal that ended up being saved by Cata Coll. It was the second time the player had managed to do so.
Watch out! Claudia Pina blasts a shot into the goal from a set piece to score the first goal of the match, but Sandra Paños, alert, grabs the ball to prevent an early opening. They will go for more playes like this.
The ball is moving. The action kicks off at the Ciudad de los Deportes stadium. It will be an exciting 90 minutes where both América and Barcelona Femenil will give it their all and create exciting moments in search of a goal.
Barcelona's Lineup
This is the lineup that the Blaugrana team enters this big match with. They'll give it their all on the pitch and look to score goals.
Cata Coll; María León, Alexandri, Sydney, Claudia Pina, Graham, Alexia Putellas, Aitana Bonmatí, Pajor, Olga Battle, Brugts.
América's Lineup
This is how the home team will play. It will be a great match for the fans who will not stop supporting their team in this match.
Sandra Paños; Karina Rodríguez, Kimberly Rodríguez, Nicky Hernández, Alexa Soto, Annie Karich, Bruna Vilama, Montserrat Saldívar, Scarlett Camberos, Kiana Palacios.
They're ready!
Both teams are now ready for this important match. It will be a great duel. Both teams will be bringing out their best players to put on a unique show for the fans, creating a great atmosphere. They will need to make their best.
For everything!
Aitana Bonmatí is the player to watch for the match against América. The Barcelona player will be looking to score goals. She also expressed her surprise at the warm welcome she received upon her arrival in Mexico.
They've arrived
Both Barcelona and América Femenil are already at the stadium. These will be exciting moments where they are expected to put on a good performance and add moments of great soccer in front of the fans, it will be amazing.
There's support
It will be moments of great excitement from the fans of both teams. It will be a very exciting 90 minutes, and people are hoping to see goals and great soccer for this great match taking place in this Mexico City stadium.
We're so close!
With just under half an hour to go until this crucial match kicks off, it will be an exciting 90 minutes where both teams are expected to give their all on the pitch and look to score goals to go for the win.
They're coming in undefeated
América Femenil has seven straight wins ahead of this match. It'll be a good time, and they'll go all out to secure a strong win against one of the best women's teams. A great show. It will be a great match.
For revenge
These teams had already met in 2023. In that match, also played in Mexico City, Barcelona emerged victorious by a score of two goals to zero. A better performance from the Mexicans is expected for this match.
They're going for more
Montserrat Saldívar has scored seven goals in the current tournament. The América player arrives hungry for more, so she's expected to put in a strong performance against the Blaugrana in this friendly.
All around
Both teams face off in this important match, two top-tier teams in women's soccer who will look to put on a great show in front of the fans at the Ciudad de los Deportes stadium. These will be unique moments.
We're back!
We're back with a minute-by-minute look at the match between América and Barcelona Femenil, another friendly game for the Blaugrana team. We'll share the most relevant information with you shortly, along with the confirmed lineups for both teams.
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